Gates 20088 Radiator Coolant Hose - Lower, Upper or Upper - Engine To Tee

Gates Molded Coolant Hose 20088

The Gates Molded Coolant Hose 20088 is an EPDM radiator coolant hose built to match OEM-style dimensions for upper coolant routing and related heater circuit applications. It is shaped for direct replacement use on select vehicles, including Chevrolet Corvette, Ford Thunderbird, and Dodge Dakota applications.

Key Features

• EPDM construction for coolant-system durability
• Molded design for accurate routing and fit
• 1.5 in. inside diameter at both ends
• 16.6 in. centerline length
• No spring and no quick-connect fittings
• Built for upper, lower, bypass, heater, and other coolant applications

Product Details

Gates Molded Coolant Hose line 20088 is part of a broad replacement hose range engineered to follow OEM-quality specifications. The molded shape helps maintain the intended hose path in the engine bay, which is important for vehicles that require a formed upper radiator hose or a radiator and HVAC compatible coolant and heater hose. This part number is used across a wide range of classic and late-model applications, including Fits 2004 Dodge Dakota, Upper - Engine To Tee; Fits 1968-1969 Ford Thunderbird, Upper; and Fits 1955-1961 Chevrolet Corvette, Upper. This part cross-references Four Seasons (e.g., 20088) for the same application.

Common Uses

• Replacing a cracked or softened upper radiator hose
• Restoring coolant flow after hose collapse or leakage
• Addressing coolant seepage at formed hose bends
• Replacing a worn heater or bypass hose in routed cooling systems
• Servicing vehicles that need a molded hose with exact end diameters

Installation Notes

Verify hose routing, end diameter, and centerline length before installation. Confirm the vehicle’s position requirement, such as upper or upper - engine to tee, and compare the molded shape to the original hose path. Inspect hose necks, clamps, and adjoining cooling-system components for wear before installing Gates 20088.

Quality Assurance

Gates manufactures this molded coolant hose to OEM-quality specifications using EPDM material for cooling-system service. The Gates Molded Coolant Hose 20088 is part of a comprehensive replacement hose line designed for direct-fit radiator and heater hose applications.